The Sam Handwich Show

How much caffeine is too much? Does winning one football match mean you’ve made it? And more importantly… is it Street Fighter or Mortal Kombat?In episode three, momentum builds (slightly). James gets a long-awaited football win, Matt levels up with a new stripe in BJJ, and both immediately start acting like elite athletes. Naturally.Elsewhere, things get competitive—debating the greatest sportspeople of all time, deciding which fighting game truly matters, and attempting to look tough in photos (with mixed results). Listener emails—now officially from the Sam Handies—continue to roll in, ranging from supportive to questionable.In this episode:The fine line between productive caffeine use and complete overkillFootball wins, BJJ progress, and why small victories feel massiveStreet Fighter vs Mortal Kombat—a completely serious debateThe art of looking tough in photos (and why it rarely works)Listener emails, quick fire rounds, and top three sportspeopleNo structure, no experts—just opinions, tangents, and the kind of chat that usually stays off-mic.Hit play, subscribe, and welcome back to the podcast about nothing.

Why do we all secretly think we’re better than a thousand strangers? And more importantly… are we right?In episode two, things get philosophical (before immediately derailing). There’s talk of failed driving tests, questionable restaurant experiences, and learning the banjo. There's James and Matt's weekly section on top threes. Somewhere along the way, they also plan for a zombie apocalypse—because of course they do.In this episode:First car loves and failed testsEaster holidays in Wales and Copenhagen with the weirdest meal story, and the mystery of the duck pressThere's listeners emails and the quick fire roundOf course there's planning for the next zombie apocalypse strategy: katana vs assault rifle? You decide!No structure, no experts—just opinions, tangents, and the kind of chat that usually stays off-mic.Hit play, subscribe, and welcome back to the podcast about nothing. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit samhandwichpodcast.substack.com

Are Aliens Already Here? | Breakfast Debates, UAP Theories & Football Fan Chaos | Episode #01Is 10:21 too late for porridge? Could James be the world’s greatest egg poacher? And more importantly… are aliens already here?In episode one, things spiral quickly—from elite breakfast opinions to full-on UFO debates. James is deep into UAPs and convinced there’s something going on, while Matt remains firmly sceptical. Naturally, this leads to some completely reasonable conclusions.Elsewhere, football gets emotional. James reflects on life as a Leeds United fan (and a missed merch opportunity), while Matt dares to believe Oldham Athletic might finally be back.In this episode:The science (and ego) behind perfect poached eggsWhether porridge has a strict cut-off timeUFOs, UAPs, and how far down the rabbit hole James has goneLeeds United heartbreak vs Oldham Athletic optimismThe relatability of everyday “public taboos”—loud eating, standing too close on the tube, and what should probably stay privateNo structure, no experts—just opinions, tangents, and the kind of chat that usually stays off-mic.Hit play, subscribe, and welcome to the podcast about nothing. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit samhandwichpodcast.substack.com